MichaelSilver expands to Chicago by merging in Lerman

The firm is extending its footprint to the Windy City.


Sikich acquires HR tech consulting firm Executive Alliance

The Top 100 Firm is expanding its services in helping businesses set up their payroll and human capital management technology.


Retirement account limits up for 2019

The IRS announced upward adjustments for 401(k), 403(b)s and other plans.


FinancialForce adds Einstein Analytics to Fall ERP release

New business analysis tools from Salesforce have been added to the latest version of the cloud-based accounting software.


Tax Fraud Blotter: A CPA breaks bad

Ex-IRS agent gets four years; Select sentence; ticket to jail; and other highlights of recent tax cases.


Audit committees revealing more information

Audit committees are providing company investors with more information about their oversight of auditing firms, according to a new report.


Rainmaking: Delegate or do-it-yourself?

In a smaller firm, should the owner of the firm be the “rainmaker?”


Ernst & Young expands digital learning by adding NogginLabs

The Big Four firm has merged in a Chicago-based e-learning provider, adding 52 professionals to EY’s People Advisory Services practice.


TrueUp holds inaugural 'Blockchain Challenge'

The accounting and finance game company hosted 183 students for its first-ever online competition focused on new tech impacting the profession.


REDW adds Mack & Rohwedder

The Southwest regional CPA firm merged in a tax and accounting firm based in Phoenix.